The Dog's Kitten Friend

Toby, a friendly golden-brown dog with floppy ears and a red collar, lives in a cozy house with a big garden. One sunny morning a small box appears on the floor, and inside is a tiny grey tabby kitten named Poppy, wearing a pale blue ribbon bow. To her, everything in the house looks enormous, and Toby's big black nose and wagging tail seem frightening, so she hides under a chair and watches him from a distance.

Toby wants to play, but he remembers how his owner taught him to be calm. Rather than chasing or barking, he lies down on the rug, rests his chin on his paws and waits. Day by day he stays quiet and gentle, letting Poppy explore the room and the garden at her own pace. This tale by Jane MEADOW follows the small steps by which a frightened kitten begins to trust a big, patient dog, and it can be read on Kids Tale Book. It is suited to children starting to read longer stories and to adults looking for a warm tale about kindness and calm behaviour.